What happened on Sunday June 05, 1988?

Here's what happened on June 05, 1988:

• Kay Cottee Completes Solo Circumnavigation Australian sailor Kay Cottee made history by becoming the first woman to sail solo around the world, completing her remarkable journey by sailing into Sydney harbor. Her incredible voyage demonstrated extraordinary navigational skills, endurance, and pioneering spirit in maritime exploration.
• Russian Orthodox Church Marks Millennial Anniversary The Russian Orthodox Church celebrated its 1,000th anniversary, commemorating a millennium of religious tradition, cultural significance, and spiritual leadership in Russian society. This milestone event highlighted the church's enduring role in Russian history and national identity.
• First National Cancer Survivors Day The inaugural National Cancer Survivors Day was held, creating a platform to celebrate cancer survivors, raise awareness about survivorship, and provide hope and support for those affected by cancer. This event marked an important moment in recognizing the resilience of cancer patients.
• Mats Wilander Wins Third French Open Tennis Title Swedish tennis star Mats Wilander secured his third French Open men's singles title by decisively defeating French player Henri Leconte with a commanding performance of 7-5, 6-2, 6-1. This victory further solidified Wilander's reputation as a dominant clay court player in the late 1980s.
• Laura Davies Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Laura Davies claimed victory at the Jamie Farr Toledo Golf Classic, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the late 1980s.
• Record-Breaking Champagne Cork Flight A unique world record was set in New York when a champagne cork was launched an impressive distance of 177 feet and 9 inches, demonstrating an extraordinary feat of precision and strength in a playful, celebratory context.

Events in 1988

June 05, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 05, 1988

Newspapers from Jun. 05, 1988

June 05, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 157th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 05, 1988 can also be written as 6/5/1988 in the US and as 5/6/1988 in UK and Europe.

June 05, 1988 in June 1988 calendar

Famous people born on June 05, 1988:

• Austin Daye
• Ryan Mallett

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on June 5th

Famous people died on June 05, 1988:

• Manlio Rossi-Doria
• Pier Candiano Giustiniani

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on June 5th

June 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 05, 1988 was One More Try by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. George Michael - One More Try
2. Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
3. Samantha Fox - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)
4. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Everything Your Heart Desires
5. Rick Astley - Together Forever (Remix)

June 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 05, 1988 was With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
2. The Timelords - Doctorin' The Tardis
3. Bros - I Owe You Nothing
4. Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
5. Desireless - Voyage Voyage

June 05, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 05, 1988 was Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
2. Tony Toni Tone - Little Walter
3. Evelyn "Champagne" King - Flirt
4. Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson - Get It
5. George Michael - One More Try

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 05, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 05, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 05, 1988 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 05, 1988 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 05, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 12:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 31, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on June 05, 1988

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Someone born on June 05, 1988 is:

36 years 11 months old,

or 443 months and 9 days old,

or 1927 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13492 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 05, 1988?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 05, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 05, 1988.

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